THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Feb 19/04
1E1
5-30-00
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
WARNING: FAILURE TO CONSULT APPLICABLE VENDOR PUBLICATION(S), WHEN SERVICING
OR INSPECTING VENDOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN PIPER AIRCRAFT, MAY
RENDER THE AIRCRAFT UNAIRWORTHY. (SEE INTRODUCTION - SUPPLEMENTARY
PUBLICATIONS.)
The following inspections are required in addition to those listed in 5-20-00. These inspections are required at
intervals of:
A. Flight hours;
B. Calendar Year; or
C. the specific operation being conducted or the environment being operated in.
Unless otherwise indicated, these inspections are to be repeated at each occurance of the specified interval.
Note that the items listed herein are guidelines based on past operating experience. Each operator should
closely monitor his own unique operating conditions/environment and react accordingly to keep his aircraft
airworthy.
NOTE: A log book entry should be made upon completion of any inspections.
1. P
er Flight Hour
Each 300 Hours
 For S/N’s 3255001 & up only: If installed, each 300 hours time-in-service, inspect the oxygen system
regulator, pressure gauge, high and low pressure lines, and outlets per Inspections, 35-10-00.
Each 400 Hours
 At every 400 hours of engine operation, remove the rocker box covers and check for freedom of valve
rockers when valves are closed. Look for evidence of abnormal wear or broken parts in the area of the
valve tips, valve keepers, springs, and spring seats. If any indications are found, the cylinder and all of its
components must be removed (including the piston and connecting rod assembly) and inspected for
further damage. Replace any parts that do not conform with limits shown in the latest revision for Textron
Lycoming Service Table of Limits SSP1776.
Each 500 Hours
 Beginning at 500 hours time-in-service, and each 100 hours thereafter, inspect vacuum pump vane wear
per Vacuum Pump(s), Inspection, 37-10-00.
 Remove propeller; remove sludge from propeller and crankshaft.
 Remove and flush oil radiator.
 Inspect magneto(s) distributor block for cracks, burned areas or corrosion.
 Clean and lubricate stabilator trim drum screw.
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